The Comparative Analysis :
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI AWD (17 - 18) vs. VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4MOTION (16 - 17)
€ 29,700
€ 33,200
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI.
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
64.4
73
82.1
64.7
72.4
82.6
73 in
Width
72.4 in
82.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.6 in
64.4 in
Height
64.7 in
105.1
176.4
105.4
176.6
176.4 in
Length
176.6 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.4 in
Vehicle Weight
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3549 lb
4674 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.34 %
General
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
QL
Generation
5N
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DGV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 3940 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
175 hp
178 hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Performance
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
19 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
24 mpg
city
26 mpg
38 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
507 mi
Range
525 mi
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
507 mi
525 mi
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
144 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
KIA Sportage 1.6 T-GDI
VW Tiguan 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1349 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.4 cu ft
42.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.9 cu ft
